We have bigger houses but smaller families; more…
““We have bigger houses but smaller families; more conveniences, but less time; We have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, but more problems; more medicines, but less healthiness; We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We’ve built more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever, but have less communications; We have become long on quantity, but short on quality. These times are times of fast foods; but slow digestion; Tall man but short character; Steep profits but shallow relationships. It is time when there is much in the window, but nothing in the room. --authorship unknown from Sacred Economics””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Modern progress often expands material wealth while eroding social, emotional, and health qualities.
In simple terms: More stuff, less substance.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize quality over quantity.
Themes
materialism
technology
wellbeing
relationships
culture
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community building
- health decisions
- technology use
- education reforms
Key Concepts
consumerism
social decay
information overload
health paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance material growth with relational health?
- What practices restore depth in a fast-paced world?
A Different Perspective
Abundance can mask underlying deficits, leading to complacency.